Diligent Nursing graduate with foundational knowledge in patient care and clinical procedures. Demonstrated ability to assist in various healthcare settings, contributing to positive patient outcomes. Proficient in communication and teamwork, ensuring efficient and compassionate service. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Professional with strong expertise in medical laboratory operations, skilled in diagnostic testing, specimen analysis, and quality control. Demonstrates consistent focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, ensuring reliable and accurate results. Proficient in utilizing advanced laboratory equipment, maintaining safety standards, and upholding stringent protocols. Known for reliability, precision, and results-driven approach in fast-paced medical environment.
Work History
TEACHING ASSISTANT
Goshen College, Chemistry Department
Goshen, IN
01.2026 - Current
Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
Supported faculty in preparing and organizing laboratory materials for chemistry experiments.
Assisted in the instruction of undergraduate students, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Managed classroom activities, ensuring adherence to safety protocols during practical sessions.
Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
FRONT OFFICE MANAGER
Goshen College
Goshen, IN
08.2022 - 05.2023
Monitored office inventory to maintain supply levels.
Oversaw front desk operations, ensuring seamless guest experiences and efficient service delivery.
Managed staff schedules, optimizing workforce allocation to enhance operational efficiency.
Answered up to 30 phones calls a day to respond to customer inquiries and transferred calls to appropriate staff members.
Reviewed safety, health and sanitation processes throughout areas and enforced rules to promote security and safety.
Conducted staff performance evaluations to monitor progress and individual skills.
Distributed memos and updates to apprise departments and divisions of corporate objectives and developments.
Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
Planned customized itineraries for guests with special activities to support school tours and entertainment activities.
Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various school roles.
Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
FOOD SERVICE WORKER
AVI Foodsystems
Goshen, IN
01.2022 - 03.2023
Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware.
Assisted in food preparation and service, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
Mopped floors and cleaned walk-in refrigerators and storage areas to maintain hygienic, sanitized work area.
Followed staff performance and service standards to deliver consistent and positive customer experiences.
Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
Monitored inventory to keep adequate stock of food items and supplies.
Managed inventory levels and organized supplies to enhance operational efficiency.
Prevented spoilage and cross-contamination by storing food in designated containers and storage areas.
Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
Collaborated with team to deliver timely service of items.
LABORATORY ANALYST
Walter Reed Project Kericho
Kericho, Kenya
01.2021 - 12.2021
Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
Provided exceptional service to 30 patients per day by employing analysis and interpretation.
Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories.
Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
Cleaned and removed biohazard waste and inventory within laboratory to comply with health and safety regulations.
Analyzed patient specimens by performing routine and special diagnostic medical laboratory tests and followed department protocols to review results.
Operated and troubleshot equipment, instruments and associated software and routinely performed quality control on instrumentation to comply with established specifications.
Maintained patient, specimen and tracking data using laboratory computer system.
MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST /PHLEBOTOMIST
Kericho County referral hospital
Kericho, Kenya
01.2020 - 11.2020
Ensured compliance with safety regulations and quality standards in all laboratory procedures.
Conducted complex laboratory tests to diagnose medical conditions accurately and efficiently.
Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware.
Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
Mopped floors and cleaned walk-in refrigerators and storage areas to maintain hygienic, sanitized work area.
Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
LABORATORY INTERN
Kenya Medical Research Institute
Kericho, Kenya
10.2019 - 09.2020
Evaluated and processed biological specimens to support accurate and appropriate testing procedures.
Properly documented all variables relative to specimen processing.
Ordered laboratory supplies to maintain inventory stock.
Coordinated prioritization, receipt and delivery of laboratory specimens.
Monitored standardized clinical laboratory tests and procedures appropriate to blood banking.
Performed complete blood counts using automated hematology analyzer.
LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST
Kericho County Referral Hospital
Kericho, Kenya
08.2019 - 10.2019
LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST INTERN
Kericho County Referral Hospital
Kericho, Kenya
05.2018 - 08.2018
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Goshen College
Goshen, IN
04-2026
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Kisii University
Kenya
12-2019
Skills
Positive attitude
Verbal and Written Communication
Contributing Team Player
CPR and first aid
Communication and interpersonal skills
Laboratory safety protocols
Sample preparation
Microscopy techniques
Lab result interpretation
Spreadsheet Data Tracking
Biology and Chemistry Training
Volumetric Solution Preparation
Cell Counts and Differentials
Quality Control Analysis
Data Collection and Analysis
Phlebotomy
Critical Thinking
Coagulation and Hematology Analyzers
Safety Monitoring
Problem Solving
HIPAA Compliance
Automated Laboratory Testing
Data Entry
Computer skills
Activities
Kept laboratory in compliance with all applicable guidelines and laws.
Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
Analyzed clinical samples on LC/MS-MS, resolving unusual data trends and handling chromatography and instrument alarms as appropriate.
Prepared and validated buffers and in-house reagents, calibrators and controls in advance of laboratory testing and analysis orders.
Performed and documented hematological and chemical examinations on blood and other body fluids for detection and identification of communicable and other diseases.
Conducted and reported on microbiological, serological and chemical analysis on clinical and environmental samples.
Prioritized work assigned, maintained accurate records of work performed and initiated corrective action in case of defective records or inadequate care plans.
Engaged in instrument maintenance and basic troubleshooting of LC-MS/MS, serving as primary operator of LC-MS/MS and reviewing QC and calibrator performance for assay integrity.
Kept laboratory equipment clean and in good working order for optimal functionality and longevity.
Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
Conducted evaluations for as many as 50 patients daily, including EKGs, chemical analysis, urinalysis and hematology.
Executed corrective actions when test controls were outside specified limits.
Handled specimens according to laboratory protocols to maximize accuracy and precision of results.
Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories.
Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment and tools to achieve operational readiness, safety and cleanliness.
Timeline
TEACHING ASSISTANT
Goshen College, Chemistry Department
01.2026 - Current
FRONT OFFICE MANAGER
Goshen College
08.2022 - 05.2023
FOOD SERVICE WORKER
AVI Foodsystems
01.2022 - 03.2023
LABORATORY ANALYST
Walter Reed Project Kericho
01.2021 - 12.2021
MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST /PHLEBOTOMIST
Kericho County referral hospital
01.2020 - 11.2020
LABORATORY INTERN
Kenya Medical Research Institute
10.2019 - 09.2020
LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST
Kericho County Referral Hospital
08.2019 - 10.2019
LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST INTERN
Kericho County Referral Hospital
05.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Goshen College
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology